Here are 4 fat-burning smoothie recipes for weight loss that you can use as meal replacement shakes. These recipes require very few ingredients most of which you may already have in your fridge! Low-calorie smoothies are very effective in helping you lose weight at home naturally, especially when combined with a clean eating diet plan. 

Note: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients used to make the following smoothies, simply refrain from adding them to your recipes. Omitting an ingredient does not make your smoothie less effective. I also recommend that you speak with a dietician if you are on high blood pressure medications or blood thinners.

Fat Burning Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss

There are so many ways to lose weight but keeping the weight off is the real challenge. I always recommend that you stick to a low-calorie diet plan so that you see results long-term. Making healthy lifestyle changes by incorporating exercise and drinking enough water is also crucial when it comes to getting successful long-term weight loss results. 

It is also very important to mention that drinking smoothies without changing your lifestyle will not lead to weight loss. This means that if you are consuming high-calorie foods while drinking smoothies, you will gain weight instead of losing it.

So instead of eating a 500-calorie breakfast plus a glass of smoothie, use the smoothie as a breakfast replacement instead. All of the smoothies on this list contain enough vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy therefore, food is not required. You can also check out this list of healthy low-calorie breakfast recipes for weight loss.

1. Breakfast Banana Blueberry Smoothie

So bananas contain a lot of fiber and fiber helps reduce appetite and prevent overeating. Also, the starch found in bananas prevents your body from absorbing carbs. Blueberries are soo rich in antioxidants which help reduce oxidative stress and reduce fat storage in the body.

Similar to bananas, blueberries, spinach, and flaxseeds are filled with dietary fiber which also helps reduce cravings. By drinking the following smoothie recipe for breakfast, you are ensuring that your body gets enough vitamins and minerals to sustain you until lunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 very ripe banana, cut into chunks
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup unsweetened plain dairy-free milk 
• ½ cup fresh or frozen baby spinach leaves 
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

Blend all of the ingredients and drink right away while still fresh to get all of the benefits.

2. Green Kale Energy Smoothie To Burn Fat

Kale is an amazing vegetable that is high in water content and low in calories. Kale also contains protein and fiber. As I mentioned above, fiber helps keep you full longer during the day and protein helps increase your energy levels and build muscle mass leading to weight loss.

Carrots help increase fullness, ginger helps you digest food better and promotes satiety, and cilantro is rich in fiber and enhances digestive enzymes. This fat-burning kale smoothie is best for consumption before a workout because of how well it increases energy levels.

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen, very ripe banana
• ¾ cup spinach, loosely packed
• ¾ cups curly kale with stems removed
• ½ cup carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or cilantro)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 8 ounces of water
• 4 ice cubes

Add all of the ingredients above into a high-speed blender and blend into a fine smoothie. Consume while fresh for best results.

3. Spicy Apple Smoothie To Lose Weight

Apples are rich in fiber, low in calories,s and high in water content. Adding apples to your smoothies helps you feel full longer. Matcha powder on the other hand is actually more powerful than regular green tea because it contains more EGCG.

EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) is an antioxidant that helps promote the breakdown of fat in the body. Almond milk is much lower in calories and therefore perfect for those trying to lose weight. Plant-based protein powder is excellent in increasing energy levels and keeps you feeling full longer during the day.

Cinnamon helps boost the metabolism and prevent sugar cravings. Nutmeg contains antioxidants and digestive properties that help increase metabolism as well.

Ingredients:

• 1 apple
• A handful of kale 
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop plain plant-based protein powder
• Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

Blend all of the ingredients above in a high-speed blender and make a mouthwatering fat-burning smoothie to help you melt that stubborn fat!

4. Green Vegetable Smoothie For Weight Loss

Pears and kiwis are both very high in fiber and are known as some of the best fruits for weight loss. Cucumbers are high in water content which helps keep you hydrated while avocados are rich in fiber and promote metabolic health. Ginger helps fire up the metabolism and reduces cravings.

Lemons are rich in vitamin C which reduces oxidative stress and promotes weight loss. It is also effective in boosting the metabolism and ridding your body of harmful environmental toxins.

Ingredients:

• 1 small pear, cored
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• ¼ avocado
• 1-inch ginger peeled
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 handful spinach
• 4 oz water 

Blend all of the ingredients into a tasty smoothie and drink it right away for the best results.

Conclusion

There you go! You now know how to make your very own fat-burning smoothie recipes for weight loss at home using very few ingredients! If you liked this post, please share it with your friends and also take a moment to follow us on Pinterest for more helpful weight loss tips and remedies.